Michael Schuster wrote: > Norm Jacobs wrote: >> >> HPLIP was upgraded to v3.9.8 in build 126. It sounds like there is a >> regression in the hpijs functionality (at least for this printer). >> From the error messages, it really looks more like some sort of >> overflow or type conversion issue while processing the page size >> attributes from the PPD. It's possible, though unlikely, that there >> were some changes in the PPD file in 3.9.8 that you need. You might >> try re-creating the queue under LP. >> Also, HPLIP includes the older hpijs driver that works with >> ghostscript/foomatic and as a result a few print systems. It also >> includes an hpcups driver that is better integrated with CUPS. >> Another possibility would be to switch to CUPS (see >> http://blogs.sun.com/jacobs/entry/more_on_using_cups_in) > > sorry for the belated reply ... I tried this out now that I'm on > vacation and actually have a moment to spare ;-); I followed the first > 3 stesp steps you outline in that blog entry, then wanted to start > "printmgr" from the command line, as KDE doesn't know about print > manager in its menu (yet, I presume). > I get this error: > "CLNT: pmTop:getPrinterList() caught > com.sun.admin.pm.server.pmCmdFailedException" This is the error massage from the wrong print manager (this is the JAVA based print manager). for CUPS, the right one is in /usr/bin/system-config-printer.
-Ghee > > and a window pops up saying "cannot get list of printers. Exiting". > > what do I need to do now? > > thx > Michael > >> and create the queue there. Regardless, you should file a bug and >> include your current LP configuration (/etc/lp/...) and any log >> messages (/var/lp.logs, syslog, ...) >> >> -Norm >> >> Michael Schuster wrote: >>> a few weeks ago, I upgraded to build 125 (though I never tried >>> printing with that build) and then, when it became available, to >>> b126. I'd been using b111 before that. >>> >>> Before this upgrade, I could print to my HP officejet J5750 nicely >>> (everything worked fine, when I'd switch it on, I'd get the notice, >>> etc.), now, when- or whatever I try to print (test page or a .pdf >>> via acroread or a .ps via 'lp -c -d ...'), nothing happens (no >>> blinking light on the printer, no error message), and I see these >>> messages in /var/adm/messages (massaged for readability): >>> >>> uri-interface: [ID 702911 lpr.error] unrecognized "-o >>> serial=CN7BDC30QQ04T0" option, ignored >>> hpijs[1691]: [ID 438447 daemon.error] prnt/hpijs/hpijs.cpp 123: >>> unable to set Quality=134512108, ColorMode=-16795644, >>> MediaType=135615420, err=134511495 >>> hpijs[1691]: [ID 602418 daemon.error] prnt/hpijs/hpijs.cpp 125: >>> following will be used Quality=134512108, ColorMode=-16795644, >>> MediaType=135615420 >>> hpijs[1691]: [ID 469884 daemon.error] prnt/hpijs/services.cpp 575: >>> unable to set paper size=134511344, err=-18730259, >>> width=4.8459e-270, height=6.7e-316 >>> hpijs[1699]: [ID 438447 daemon.error] prnt/hpijs/hpijs.cpp 123: >>> unable to set Quality=134512108, ColorMode=-16795644, >>> MediaType=135615420, err=134511495 >>> hpijs[1699]: [ID 602418 daemon.error] prnt/hpijs/hpijs.cpp 125: >>> following will be used Quality=134512108, ColorMode=-16795644, >>> MediaType=135615420 >>> hpijs[1699]: [ID 469884 daemon.error] prnt/hpijs/services.cpp 575: >>> unable to set paper size=134511344, err=-18730259, >>> width=4.8459e-270, height=6.7e-316 >>> >>> research got me nowhere. just for completeness' sake: this >>> machine+printer combo was working fine in August (see above), and >>> still does under Vista. >>> >>> TIA for help, pointers, ... >>> Michael >>> >> > >
